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Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Opportunity knocks...

Something came over my desk this week that has opened up an opportunity for me. It awoke an old feeling that I haven't been acquainted with for some time; ambition.

I had settled into thinking that my life needs to sit on hold for awhile; while we grow the kids a bit.

Until they can look after themselves, I need to be readily available and that means maintaining the status quo. Just getting through it. Staying in touch but not necessarily moving forward.

But then, this opportunity came aknocking from out of the blue. I felt the fire in my belly begin to burn. I felt the small rush of excitement you get when you get to try something new. I saw a way out of the status quo.

Maybe I can tackle something for myself?

Maybe I can move forward without interupting the family?

Maybe I could make this opportunity into something?

Maybe?

How do you know when you are really ready for a new challenge? How do you know that moving forward won't create more problems than it is worth?

20 comments:

Now that is a really good questions! Is it something you can take on and trial? I have had this debate with myself. There are little for such a short time - but it's always good to keep your hand in too. Goodluck with your decision :) Caz

The beauty of life is that you don't know what it can throw at you. You don't know if something you do will cause more problems... I guess you just have to go with it.Just live every minute as it comes and worry about things later :DIf an awesome opportunity comes your way. Take it. You never know, it might be the best thing that's ever happened to you. Also, don't let it pass you by... the opportunity also may never come again :P[Hopefully someday, I will take my own advice :)]

It's so tricky.Rekindling the fire is soo great.Mama guilt and overcommitment is sooo not!What does your instinct say?If you can hear it above the din, it's usually right.And can you work in an 'exit clause' just in case?Good luck!:-)

Ahhh, I love this! It sounds both terrifying and exciting! Life throws wonderful opportunties and sometimes when it comes hurtling your way you just have to grab it and run. You will know in your heart what decision to make. Good luck xoxoxo

I have been in this situation myself. Accepting the status quo until prompted to think about what next..the thing I found is that the ambition is different post kids, perspective is a great thing. Maybe you just need to do things on your own terms. Sometimes a little bit for yourself is just what you need. Goodluck with whatever you choose.

You don't. You just have to decide how much you want it to work and take a leap of faith. So many people lean on you when you're a mother, if it's something you really want it's time for them to return the favour. Good luck.

I went to a workshop on saturday on people who succeed. Apparently one of the things these people have in common is that they take advantage of opportunities that come their way. Every single one. And remember your newly found superwoman status!

That IS exciting! I feel the same way about trying to keep things as smooth and plain sailing for the boys as I can... even if it means putting off some study in the field I ultimately want to be in.Good luck with your decision, look forward to finding out which path you decide to take :o)

You'll never know until you take that plunge. I don't think there is ever a definitive sign that says "I am ready" - I think the signs you have within, that excitement, that rush, that you are wanting to try it, are positive signs....if we all sat back and waited until we were definitly positively certain, we would never move foward.... Note I am being extremely unselfish here considering you would be leaving me high and dry with no-one to play with..... :o)))) Kath xx